To promote cultural and artistic education and exchanges in Malaysia and inject youthful vitality into the prosperity and continuity of arts and civilization in Johor Bahru, the R&F Princess Cove Opera House Symphonic Band was officially established recently.

Since launching its recruitment initiative in May, the ensemble has drawn in numerous dedicated musicians from across the country and garnered significant attention from music enthusiasts. After an initial selection and rigorous auditions, the band has selected its first group of 42 outstanding members, comprised of renowned wind instrument instructors and musicians from prestigious ensembles locally and internationally.

To enhance the band's professional standards, we are honored to welcome Mr. Geoffrey Xie, General Manager of Princess Cove Sultanah Sofiah Opera House, as the ensemble’s advisor, Dr. Ng Eng Hao, Doctor of Music from Nanjing Normal University, as the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, and Mr. Sia Huan Ping, President of the Southern Chinese Musical Society and Vice President of the Johor Bahru Music Association (Pertubuhan Peminat Muzik Johor Bahru), as the band's Executive Director.

As the first professional wind band in Johor Bahru, this vibrant and high-caliber ensemble aims to elevate its artistic quality and skills to achieve its founding mission: “Unite in Harmony, Resound in Excellence!”—establishing itself as a representative high-level professional Symphonic Band in Johor. With a commitment to the artistic philosophy of “Enlightening Life with Art,” the ensemble seeks to bring together local culture and world art, spreading the beauty of music through exceptional performances.

Setlist:
The Legend Of Ashitaka 
The Cat Returns
Kiki's Delivery Service
My Neighbour Totoro
Spirited Away
Castle In The Sky
Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea